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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.49, 857.15 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.49, 857.15 and 181.52 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.49 : 857.15 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.49/857.15 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.49x = 857.15 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.49x = 155,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,592.46/571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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