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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.39, 856.78 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.39, 856.78 and 181.23 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.39 : 856.78 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.39/856.78 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.39x = 856.78 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.39x = 155,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,274.24/571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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