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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 571.53 and 161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 571.53 and 161.87 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 571.53 = 161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/571.53 = 161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 571.53 × 161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 92,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,510.70/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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