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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 564.08 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 564.08 and 160 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 564.08 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/564.08 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 564.08 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 90,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,252.80/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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