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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 565.88 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 565.88 and 160.89 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 565.88 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/565.88 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 565.88 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 91,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,043.63/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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