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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 565.89 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 565.89 and 160.77 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 565.89 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/565.89 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 565.89 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 90,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,978.14/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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