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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 570.03 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 570.03 and 106.16 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 570.03 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/570.03 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 570.03 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 60,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,514.38/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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