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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.56, 857.04 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.56, 857.04 and 181.44 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.56 : 857.04 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.56/857.04 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.56x = 857.04 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.56x = 155,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,501.34/571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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