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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.63, 566.49 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.63, 566.49 and 161.16 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.63 : 566.49 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.63/566.49 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.63x = 566.49 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.63x = 91,294.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,294.01/377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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