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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 573.66 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 573.66 and 108.54 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 573.66 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/573.66 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 573.66 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 62,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,265.06/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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