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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.58, 572.32 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.58, 572.32 and 107.64 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.58 : 572.32 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.58/572.32 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.58x = 572.32 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.58x = 61,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,604.52/381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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