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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.85, 566.91 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.85, 566.91 and 161.37 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.85 : 566.91 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.85/566.91 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.85x = 566.91 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.85x = 91,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,482.27/377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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