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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 565.38 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 565.38 and 160.41 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 565.38 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/565.38 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 565.38 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 90,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,692.61/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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