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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.23, 566.08 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.23, 566.08 and 160.81 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.23 : 566.08 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.23/566.08 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.23x = 566.08 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.23x = 91,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,030.11/377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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