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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.49, 858.89 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.49, 858.89 and 182.50 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.49 : 858.89 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.49/858.89 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.49x = 858.89 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.49x = 156,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,747.43/572.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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