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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.66, 858.72 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.66, 858.72 and 182.58 is: 273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.66 : 858.72 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.66/858.72 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.66x = 858.72 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.66x = 156,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,787.39/572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.79

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