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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.82, 572.58 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.82, 572.58 and 162.31 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.82 : 572.58 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.82/572.58 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.82x = 572.58 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.82x = 92,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,935.46/381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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