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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.90, 571.37 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.90, 571.37 and 106.98 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.90 : 571.37 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.90/571.37 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.90x = 571.37 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.90x = 61,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,127.33/380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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