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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.83, 572.34 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.83, 572.34 and 162.41 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.83 : 572.34 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.83/572.34 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.83x = 572.34 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.83x = 92,950.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,950.57/381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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