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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 566.70 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 566.70 and 161.32 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 566.70 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/566.70 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 566.70 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 91,420.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,420.04/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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