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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.49, 857.39 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.49, 857.39 and 181.50 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.49 : 857.39 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.49/857.39 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.49x = 857.39 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.49x = 155,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,615.38/571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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