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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.27, 861.19 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.27, 861.19 and 184.17 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.27 : 861.19 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.27/861.19 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.27x = 861.19 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.27x = 158,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,605.36/574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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