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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 572.43 and 107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 572.43 and 107.78 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 572.43 = 107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/572.43 = 107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 572.43 × 107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 61,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,696.51/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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