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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 572.99 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 572.99 and 162.45 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 572.99 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/572.99 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 572.99 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 93,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,081.41/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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