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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 564.52 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 564.52 and 160.08 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 564.52 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/564.52 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 564.52 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 90,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,368.36/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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