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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 572.30 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 572.30 and 107.61 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 572.30 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/572.30 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 572.30 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 61,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,585.20/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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