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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.32, 566.28 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.32, 566.28 and 160.93 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.32 : 566.28 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.32/566.28 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.32x = 566.28 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.32x = 91,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,131.44/377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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