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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.17, 570.25 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.17, 570.25 and 106.26 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.17 : 570.25 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.17/570.25 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.17x = 570.25 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.17x = 60,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,591.84/380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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