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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 566.81 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 566.81 and 161.55 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 566.81 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/566.81 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 566.81 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 91,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,568.16/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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