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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.25, 565.97 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.25, 565.97 and 160.85 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.25 : 565.97 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.25/565.97 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.25x = 565.97 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.25x = 91,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,032.64/377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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