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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.34, 861.62 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.34, 861.62 and 184.43 is: 276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.34 : 861.62 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.34/861.62 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.34x = 861.62 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.34x = 158,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,909.81/574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.68

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