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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.82, 572.90 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.82, 572.90 and 162.58 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.82 : 572.90 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.82/572.90 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.82x = 572.90 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.82x = 93,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,142.08/381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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