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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.99, 569.63 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.99, 569.63 and 160.48 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.99 : 569.63 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.99/569.63 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.99x = 569.63 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.99x = 91,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,415.34/379.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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