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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.69, 570.99 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.69, 570.99 and 161.40 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.69 : 570.99 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.69/570.99 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.69x = 570.99 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.69x = 92,157.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,157.79/380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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