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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 571.66 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 571.66 and 107.18 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 571.66 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/571.66 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 571.66 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 61,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,269.94/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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