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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 572.23 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 572.23 and 107.56 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 572.23 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/572.23 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 572.23 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 61,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,547.09/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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