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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 572.33 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 572.33 and 162.14 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 572.33 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/572.33 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 572.33 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 92,798.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,798.21/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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