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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.12, 858.18 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.12, 858.18 and 182.13 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.12 : 858.18 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.12/858.18 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.12x = 858.18 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.12x = 156,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,298.18/572.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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