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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.77, 857.72 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.77, 857.72 and 181.79 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.77 : 857.72 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.77/857.72 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.77x = 857.72 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.77x = 155,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,924.30/571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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