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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 573.77 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 573.77 and 162.98 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 573.77 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/573.77 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 573.77 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 93,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,510.73/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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