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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 568.76 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 568.76 and 160.02 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 568.76 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/568.76 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 568.76 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 91,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,012.18/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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