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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 564.93 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 564.93 and 160.22 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 564.93 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/564.93 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 564.93 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 90,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,513.08/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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