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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 571.30 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 571.30 and 161.62 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 571.30 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/571.30 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 571.30 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 92,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,333.51/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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