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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 571.25 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 571.25 and 161.76 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 571.25 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/571.25 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 571.25 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 92,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,405.40/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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