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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 566.51 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 566.51 and 161.15 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 566.51 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/566.51 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 566.51 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 91,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,293.09/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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