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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.18, 570.35 and 120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.18, 570.35 and 120.17 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.18 : 570.35 = 120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.18/570.35 = 120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.18x = 570.35 × 120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.18x = 68,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,538.96/380.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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