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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 565.14 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 565.14 and 160.28 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 565.14 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/565.14 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 565.14 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 90,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,580.64/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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