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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.37, 573.55 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.37, 573.55 and 108.46 is: 162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.37 : 573.55 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.37/573.55 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.37x = 573.55 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.37x = 62,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,207.23/382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.69

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