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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 573.10 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 573.10 and 108.15 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 573.10 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/573.10 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 573.10 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 61,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,980.77/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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