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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 571.16 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 571.16 and 161.34 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 571.16 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/571.16 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 571.16 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 92,150.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,150.95/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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