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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 860.65 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 860.65 and 183.70 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 860.65 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/860.65 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 860.65 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 158,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,101.41/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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