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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.35, 573.52 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.35, 573.52 and 162.91 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.35 : 573.52 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.35/573.52 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.35x = 573.52 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.35x = 93,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,432.14/382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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