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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.30, 861.18 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.30, 861.18 and 184.30 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.30 : 861.18 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.30/861.18 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.30x = 861.18 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.30x = 158,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,715.47/574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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