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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.46, 569.33 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.46, 569.33 and 160.14 is: 240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.46 : 569.33 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.46/569.33 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.46x = 569.33 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.46x = 91,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,170.28/379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.26

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