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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 572.31 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 572.31 and 107.69 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 572.31 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/572.31 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 572.31 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 61,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,629.20/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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