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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 573.34 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 573.34 and 108.25 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 573.34 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/573.34 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 573.34 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 62,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,065.47/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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