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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.87, 565.37 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.87, 565.37 and 160.45 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.87 : 565.37 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.87/565.37 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.87x = 565.37 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.87x = 90,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,713.62/376.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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