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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 573.31 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 573.31 and 162.87 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 573.31 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/573.31 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 573.31 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 93,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,375.00/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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