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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 571.11 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 571.11 and 106.78 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 571.11 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/571.11 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 571.11 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 60,983.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,983.13/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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