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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 566.72 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 566.72 and 161.34 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 566.72 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/566.72 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 566.72 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 91,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,434.60/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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