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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 569.44 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 569.44 and 105.80 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 569.44 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/569.44 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 569.44 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 60,247.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,247.91/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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