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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 564.96 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 564.96 and 160.22 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 564.96 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/564.96 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 564.96 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 90,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,519.30/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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