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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 571.04 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 571.04 and 106.79 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 571.04 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/571.04 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 571.04 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 60,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,978.51/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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