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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.69, 571.02 and 106.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.69, 571.02 and 106.81 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.69 : 571.02 = 106.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.69/571.02 = 106.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.69x = 571.02 × 106.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.69x = 60,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,990.65/380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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