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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 571.19 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 571.19 and 161.60 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 571.19 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/571.19 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 571.19 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 92,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,300.64/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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