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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 570.68 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 570.68 and 161.33 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 570.68 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/570.68 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 570.68 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 92,069.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,069.63/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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