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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 564.87 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 564.87 and 160.12 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 564.87 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/564.87 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 564.87 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 90,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,446.98/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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