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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 857.03 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 857.03 and 181.37 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 857.03 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/857.03 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 857.03 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 155,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,436.77/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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