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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.62, 857.52 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.62, 857.52 and 181.62 is: 272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.62 : 857.52 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.62/857.52 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.62x = 857.52 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.62x = 155,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,742.78/571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.46

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