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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 860.45 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 860.45 and 183.72 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 860.45 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/860.45 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 860.45 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 158,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,080.96/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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