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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 569.19 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 569.19 and 160.03 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 569.19 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/569.19 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 569.19 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 91,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,084.24/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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