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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 856.97 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 856.97 and 181.34 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 856.97 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/856.97 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 856.97 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 155,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,402.94/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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