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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 573.05 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 573.05 and 108.12 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 573.05 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/573.05 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 573.05 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 61,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,960.59/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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