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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 565.08 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 565.08 and 160.28 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 565.08 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/565.08 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 565.08 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 90,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,571.02/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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