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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 570.68 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 570.68 and 106.56 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 570.68 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/570.68 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 570.68 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 60,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811.66/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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