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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.55, 572.32 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.55, 572.32 and 107.60 is: 161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.55 : 572.32 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.55/572.32 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.55x = 572.32 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.55x = 61,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,583.81/381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.41

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