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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.67, 564.70 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.67, 564.70 and 160.40 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.67 : 564.70 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.67/564.70 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.67x = 564.70 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.67x = 90,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,577.88/376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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