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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 566.53 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 566.53 and 161.10 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 566.53 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/566.53 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 566.53 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 91,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,267.98/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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