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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.70, 573.98 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.70, 573.98 and 108.74 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.70 : 573.98 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.70/573.98 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.70x = 573.98 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.70x = 62,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411.72/382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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