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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.43, 857.29 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.43, 857.29 and 181.44 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.43 : 857.29 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.43/857.29 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.43x = 857.29 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.43x = 155,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,546.70/571.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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