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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.23, 856.50 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.23, 856.50 and 181.12 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.23 : 856.50 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.23/856.50 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.23x = 856.50 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.23x = 155,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,129.28/571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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