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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 568.96 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 568.96 and 160.11 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 568.96 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/568.96 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 568.96 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 91,096.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,096.39/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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