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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 574.14 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 574.14 and 108.86 is: 163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 574.14 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/574.14 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 574.14 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 62,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500.88/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.28

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