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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.17, 859.81 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.17, 859.81 and 183.07 is: 274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.17 : 859.81 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.17/859.81 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.17x = 859.81 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.17x = 157,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,404.50/573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.62

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