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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 566.64 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 566.64 and 161.28 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 566.64 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/566.64 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 566.64 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 91,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,387.70/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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