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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 565.44 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 565.44 and 160.68 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 565.44 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/565.44 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 565.44 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 90,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,854.90/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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