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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 564.96 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 564.96 and 160.05 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 564.96 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/564.96 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 564.96 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 90,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,423.37/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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