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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 564.94 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 564.94 and 160.46 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 564.94 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/564.94 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 564.94 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 90,650.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,650.27/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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