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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 856.58 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 856.58 and 181.19 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 856.58 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/856.58 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 856.58 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 155,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,206.32/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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