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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.96, 863.93 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.96, 863.93 and 180.65 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.96 : 863.93 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.96/863.93 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.96x = 863.93 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.96x = 156,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,071.57/575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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