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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 569.52 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 569.52 and 160.70 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 569.52 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/569.52 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 569.52 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 91,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,519.02/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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