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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.40 and 161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.40 and 161.42 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.40 = 161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.40 = 161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.40 × 161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 91,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,428.29/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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