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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 566.73 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 566.73 and 161.44 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 566.73 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/566.73 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 566.73 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 91,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,491.47/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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