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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.22, 570.34 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.22, 570.34 and 160.70 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.22 : 570.34 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.22/570.34 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.22x = 570.34 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.22x = 91,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,653.64/380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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