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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.77, 862.20 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.77, 862.20 and 179.42 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.77 : 862.20 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.77/862.20 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.77x = 862.20 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.77x = 154,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,694.85/574.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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