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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 573.12 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 573.12 and 108.20 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 573.12 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/573.12 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 573.12 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 62,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,011.58/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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