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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 569.30 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 569.30 and 105.68 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 569.30 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/569.30 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 569.30 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 60,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,160.25/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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