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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 569.11 and 160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 569.11 and 160.10 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 569.11 = 160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/569.11 = 160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 569.11 × 160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 91,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,111.99/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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