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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 571.47 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 571.47 and 107.16 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 571.47 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/571.47 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 571.47 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 61,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,238.73/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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