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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 858.82 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 858.82 and 182.56 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 858.82 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/858.82 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 858.82 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 156,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,788.33/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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