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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.16 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.16 and 160.94 is: 241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.16 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.16 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.16 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 91,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,757.89/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.27

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