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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.90, 574.34 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.90, 574.34 and 108.99 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.90 : 574.34 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.90/574.34 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.90x = 574.34 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.90x = 62,597.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,597.32/382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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