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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.66, 569.02 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.66, 569.02 and 160.28 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.66 : 569.02 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.66/569.02 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.66x = 569.02 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.66x = 91,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,202.53/379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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