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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.17, 565.81 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.17, 565.81 and 160.75 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.17 : 565.81 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.17/565.81 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.17x = 565.81 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.17x = 90,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,950.73/377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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