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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 572.36 and 107.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 572.36 and 107.67 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 572.36 = 107.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/572.36 = 107.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 572.36 × 107.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 61,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,626.00/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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