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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.91, 565.56 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.91, 565.56 and 160.43 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.91 : 565.56 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.91/565.56 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.91x = 565.56 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.91x = 90,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,732.79/376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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