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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.93, 866.58 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.93, 866.58 and 182.50 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.93 : 866.58 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.93/866.58 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.93x = 866.58 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.93x = 158,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,150.85/577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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