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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 574.21 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 574.21 and 108.88 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 574.21 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/574.21 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 574.21 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 62,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,518.42/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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