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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 571.56 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 571.56 and 161.86 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 571.56 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/571.56 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 571.56 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 92,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,512.70/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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