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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.63, 565.18 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.63, 565.18 and 160.21 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.63 : 565.18 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.63/565.18 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.63x = 565.18 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.63x = 90,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,547.79/376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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