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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.63, 860.41 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.63, 860.41 and 178.30 is: 267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.63 : 860.41 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.63/860.41 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.63x = 860.41 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.63x = 153,414.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,414.01/573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.45

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