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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.13, 857.93 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.13, 857.93 and 181.98 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.13 : 857.93 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.13/857.93 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.13x = 857.93 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.13x = 156,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,125.19/572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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