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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 574.18 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 574.18 and 108.85 is: 163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 574.18 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/574.18 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 574.18 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 62,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,499.49/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.28

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