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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 564.72 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 564.72 and 160.02 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 564.72 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/564.72 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 564.72 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 90,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,366.49/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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