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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.71 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.71 and 162.81 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.71 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.71 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.71 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 93,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,244.66/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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