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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 565.31 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 565.31 and 160.39 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 565.31 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/565.31 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 565.31 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 90,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,669.27/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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