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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.92, 857.83 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.92, 857.83 and 181.91 is: 272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.92 : 857.83 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.92/857.83 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.92x = 857.83 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.92x = 156,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,046.01/571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.84

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