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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.12, 867.23 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.12, 867.23 and 182.89 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.12 : 867.23 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.12/867.23 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.12x = 867.23 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.12x = 158,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,608.55/578.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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