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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.64 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.64 and 161.18 is: 241.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.64 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.64 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.64 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 91,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,328.20/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.87

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