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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.15, 861.23 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.15, 861.23 and 184.21 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.15 : 861.23 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.15/861.23 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.15x = 861.23 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.15x = 158,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,647.18/574.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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