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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 570.84 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 570.84 and 158.25 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 570.84 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/570.84 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 570.84 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 90,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,335.43/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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