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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.65, 566.07 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.65, 566.07 and 161.11 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.65 : 566.07 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.65/566.07 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.65x = 566.07 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.65x = 91,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,199.54/377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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