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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 567.03 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 567.03 and 161.43 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 567.03 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/567.03 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 567.03 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 91,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,535.65/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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