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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 564.51 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 564.51 and 160.07 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 564.51 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/564.51 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 564.51 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 90,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,361.12/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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