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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 572.09 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 572.09 and 161.96 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 572.09 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/572.09 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 572.09 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 92,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,652.03/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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