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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.10, 571.77 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.10, 571.77 and 161.61 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.10 : 571.77 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.10/571.77 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.10x = 571.77 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.10x = 92,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,404.37/381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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