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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.02, 858 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.02, 858 and 182.02 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.02 : 858 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.02/858 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.02x = 858 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.02x = 156,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,173.16/572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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