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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 565.56 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 565.56 and 160.83 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 565.56 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/565.56 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 565.56 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 90,959.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,959.01/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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