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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.13, 865.80 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.13, 865.80 and 181.87 is: 272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 865.80 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/865.80 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 865.80 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 157,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,460.88/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.84

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