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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.91, 569.63 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.91, 569.63 and 160.43 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.91 : 569.63 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.91/569.63 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.91x = 569.63 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.91x = 91,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,384.66/379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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