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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 571.58 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 571.58 and 107.16 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 571.58 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/571.58 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 571.58 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 61,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,250.51/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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