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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.85, 572.70 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.85, 572.70 and 162.43 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.85 : 572.70 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.85/572.70 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.85x = 572.70 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.85x = 93,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,025.09/381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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