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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 564.98 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 564.98 and 160.26 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 564.98 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/564.98 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 564.98 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 90,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,543.69/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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