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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 565.97 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 565.97 and 161.07 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 565.97 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/565.97 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 565.97 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 91,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,159.98/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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