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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.86, 569.17 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.86, 569.17 and 160.31 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.86 : 569.17 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.86/569.17 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.86x = 569.17 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.86x = 91,240.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,240.00/379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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