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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 566 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 566 and 160.96 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 566 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/566 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 566 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 91,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,103.36/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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