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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.86, 857.75 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.86, 857.75 and 181.88 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.86 : 857.75 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.86/857.75 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.86x = 857.75 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.86x = 156,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,002.37/571.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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