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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 565.04 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 565.04 and 160.50 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 565.04 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/565.04 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 565.04 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 90,688.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,688.92/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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