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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 571.09 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 571.09 and 161.30 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 571.09 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/571.09 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 571.09 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 92,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,113.56/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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