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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 573.81 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 573.81 and 108.64 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 573.81 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/573.81 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 573.81 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 62,337.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,337.28/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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