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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 572.09 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 572.09 and 161.98 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 572.09 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/572.09 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 572.09 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 92,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,665.51/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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