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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.89 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.89 and 160.70 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.89 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.89 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.89 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 90,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,935.69/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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