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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 573.08 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 573.08 and 162.64 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 573.08 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/573.08 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 573.08 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 93,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,205.73/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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