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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.70, 858.64 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.70, 858.64 and 182.58 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.70 : 858.64 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.70/858.64 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.70x = 858.64 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.70x = 156,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,770.49/572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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