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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.85, 566.90 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.85, 566.90 and 161.44 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.85 : 566.90 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.85/566.90 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.85x = 566.90 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.85x = 91,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,520.34/377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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