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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 565.80 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 565.80 and 161.12 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 565.80 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/565.80 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 565.80 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 91,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,161.70/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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