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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 570.40 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 570.40 and 161.12 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 570.40 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/570.40 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 570.40 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 91,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,901.57/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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