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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 566.28 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 566.28 and 161.16 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 566.28 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/566.28 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 566.28 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 91,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,261.68/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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