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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.18, 859.93 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.18, 859.93 and 183.20 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.18 : 859.93 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.18/859.93 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.18x = 859.93 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.18x = 157,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,539.18/573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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