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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.40, 858.60 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.40, 858.60 and 182.49 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.40 : 858.60 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.40/858.60 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.40x = 858.60 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.40x = 156,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,682.69/572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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