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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 857.44 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 857.44 and 181.68 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 857.44 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/857.44 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 857.44 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 155,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,779.70/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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