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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 565.20 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 565.20 and 160.44 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 565.20 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/565.20 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 565.20 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 90,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,680.69/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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