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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 571.10 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 571.10 and 106.79 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 571.10 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/571.10 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 571.10 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 60,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,985.85/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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