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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.31, 564.62 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.31, 564.62 and 160.04 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 564.62 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/564.62 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 564.62 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 90,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,363.30/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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