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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 566.81 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 566.81 and 161.45 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 566.81 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/566.81 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 566.81 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 91,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,511.47/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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