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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.62, 857.70 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.62, 857.70 and 181.68 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.62 : 857.70 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.62/857.70 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.62x = 857.70 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.62x = 155,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,826.94/571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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