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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 571.86 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 571.86 and 161.94 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 571.86 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/571.86 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 571.86 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 92,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,607.01/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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