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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 571.07 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 571.07 and 106.79 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 571.07 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/571.07 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 571.07 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 60,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,984.57/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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