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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.99, 574.50 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.99, 574.50 and 109.06 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.99 : 574.50 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.99/574.50 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.99x = 574.50 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.99x = 62,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,653.53/382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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