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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.17, 858.37 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.17, 858.37 and 182.23 is: 273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.17 : 858.37 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.17/858.37 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.17x = 858.37 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.17x = 156,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,420.77/572.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.38

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