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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.47, 566.48 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.47, 566.48 and 160.93 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.47 : 566.48 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.47/566.48 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.47x = 566.48 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.47x = 91,163.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,163.63/377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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