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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 570.95 and 161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 570.95 and 161.53 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 570.95 = 161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/570.95 = 161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 570.95 × 161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 92,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,223.92/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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