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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.25, 856.97 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.25, 856.97 and 181.23 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.25 : 856.97 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.25/856.97 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.25x = 856.97 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.25x = 155,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,307.77/571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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