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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.73, 860.24 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.73, 860.24 and 183.57 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.73 : 860.24 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.73/860.24 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.73x = 860.24 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.73x = 157,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,910.46/573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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