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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.27, 862.95 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.27, 862.95 and 179.92 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.27 : 862.95 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.27/862.95 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.27x = 862.95 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.27x = 155,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,261.96/575.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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