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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 570.34 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 570.34 and 161.16 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 570.34 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/570.34 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 570.34 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 91,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,912.34/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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