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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 572.16 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 572.16 and 162.31 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 572.16 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/572.16 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 572.16 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 92,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,867.29/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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