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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.36, 859.69 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.36, 859.69 and 183.25 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.36 : 859.69 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.36/859.69 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.36x = 859.69 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.36x = 157,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,538.19/573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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