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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.82 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.82 and 108.70 is: 163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.82 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.82 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.82 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 62,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,372.53/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.03

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