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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 856.89 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 856.89 and 181.25 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 856.89 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/856.89 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 856.89 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 155,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,306.12/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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