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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.25, 573.23 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.25, 573.23 and 162.74 is: 244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.25 : 573.23 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.25/573.23 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.25x = 573.23 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.25x = 93,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,284.77/382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.04

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