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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.05, 569.93 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.05, 569.93 and 160.78 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.05 : 569.93 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.05/569.93 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.05x = 569.93 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.05x = 91,633.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,633.14/380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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