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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 566.39 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 566.39 and 161.13 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 566.39 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/566.39 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 566.39 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 91,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,258.78/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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