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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 572.08 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 572.08 and 161.85 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 572.08 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/572.08 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 572.08 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 92,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,593.50/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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