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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 565.02 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 565.02 and 160.11 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 565.02 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/565.02 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 565.02 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 90,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,465.35/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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