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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.60, 860.52 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.60, 860.52 and 178.32 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.60 : 860.52 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.60/860.52 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.60x = 860.52 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.60x = 153,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,447.93/573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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