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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 570.06 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 570.06 and 160.86 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 570.06 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/570.06 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 570.06 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 91,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,699.85/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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