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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 569.94 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 569.94 and 160.54 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 569.94 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/569.94 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 569.94 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 91,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,498.17/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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