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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 572.74 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 572.74 and 162.58 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 572.74 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/572.74 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 572.74 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 93,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,113.21/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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