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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 857.00 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 857.00 and 181.32 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 857.00 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/857.00 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 857.00 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 155,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,392.48/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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