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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 571.77 and 161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 571.77 and 161.77 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 571.77 = 161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/571.77 = 161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 571.77 × 161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 92,495.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,495.23/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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