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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 564.75 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 564.75 and 160.11 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 564.75 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/564.75 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 564.75 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 90,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,422.12/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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