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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.62, 564.36 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.62, 564.36 and 160.08 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.62 : 564.36 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.62/564.36 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.62x = 564.36 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.62x = 90,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,342.75/376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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