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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 571.44 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 571.44 and 161.54 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 571.44 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/571.44 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 571.44 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 92,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,310.42/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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