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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.53, 860.22 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.53, 860.22 and 183.52 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.53 : 860.22 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.53/860.22 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.53x = 860.22 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.53x = 157,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,863.81/573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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