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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 566.19 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 566.19 and 161.28 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 566.19 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/566.19 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 566.19 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 91,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,315.12/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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