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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 565.02 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 565.02 and 160.20 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 565.02 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/565.02 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 565.02 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 90,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,516.20/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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