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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.62 and 161.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.62 and 161.00 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.62 = 161.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.62 = 161.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.62 × 161.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 91,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,867.37/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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