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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 864.28 and 180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 864.28 and 180.78 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 864.28 = 180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/864.28 = 180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 864.28 × 180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 156,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,244.54/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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