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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 569.33 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 569.33 and 160.12 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 569.33 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/569.33 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 569.33 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 91,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,161.63/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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