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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.77, 571.28 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.77, 571.28 and 161.29 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.77 : 571.28 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.77/571.28 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.77x = 571.28 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.77x = 92,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,138.09/380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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