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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.91, 865.41 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.91, 865.41 and 181.60 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.91 : 865.41 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.91/865.41 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.91x = 865.41 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.91x = 157,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,158.46/576.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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