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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 570.77 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 570.77 and 106.62 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 570.77 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/570.77 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 570.77 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 60,854.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,854.96/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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