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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 572.47 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 572.47 and 107.74 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 572.47 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/572.47 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 572.47 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 61,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,674.52/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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