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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 571.37 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 571.37 and 106.94 is: 160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 571.37 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/571.37 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 571.37 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 61,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,102.53/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.44

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