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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 861.10 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 861.10 and 184.04 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 861.10 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/861.10 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 861.10 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 158,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,475.31/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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