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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 573.51 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 573.51 and 108.42 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 573.51 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/573.51 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 573.51 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 62,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,179.95/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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