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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.26, 856.53 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.26, 856.53 and 181.17 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.26 : 856.53 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.26/856.53 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.26x = 856.53 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.26x = 155,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,177.54/571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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