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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 573.60 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 573.60 and 162.92 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 573.60 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/573.60 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 573.60 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 93,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,450.91/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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