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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.61, 861.80 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.61, 861.80 and 184.70 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.61 : 861.80 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.61/861.80 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.61x = 861.80 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.61x = 159,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,169.23/574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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