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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 861.74 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 861.74 and 184.49 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 861.74 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/861.74 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 861.74 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 158,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,985.95/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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