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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 571.04 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 571.04 and 161.56 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 571.04 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/571.04 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 571.04 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 92,257.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,257.22/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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