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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 856.96 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 856.96 and 181.30 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 856.96 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/856.96 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 856.96 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 155,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,361.66/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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