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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.78 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.78 and 108.68 is: 163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.78 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.78 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.78 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 62,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,358.41/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.00

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