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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.94, 857.97 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.94, 857.97 and 181.97 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.94 : 857.97 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.94/857.97 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.94x = 857.97 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.94x = 156,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,124.80/571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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