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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 574.36 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 574.36 and 108.94 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 574.36 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/574.36 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 574.36 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 62,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,570.78/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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