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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.25, 858.48 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.25, 858.48 and 182.31 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.25 : 858.48 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.25/858.48 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.25x = 858.48 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.25x = 156,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,509.49/572.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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