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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.70, 860.53 and 183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.70, 860.53 and 183.73 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.70 : 860.53 = 183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.70/860.53 = 183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.70x = 860.53 × 183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.70x = 158,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,100.41/573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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