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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 572.50 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 572.50 and 162.24 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 572.50 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/572.50 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 572.50 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 92,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,882.40/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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