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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.60, 858.63 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.60, 858.63 and 182.52 is: 273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.60 : 858.63 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.60/858.63 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.60x = 858.63 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.60x = 156,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,717.15/572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.70

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