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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 572.25 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 572.25 and 107.58 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 572.25 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/572.25 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 572.25 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 61,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,562.66/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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