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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.67, 861.82 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.67, 861.82 and 184.58 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.67 : 861.82 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.67/861.82 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.67x = 861.82 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.67x = 159,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,074.16/574.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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