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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 565.28 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 565.28 and 160.40 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 565.28 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/565.28 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 565.28 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 90,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,670.91/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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