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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 567 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 567 and 161.51 is: 242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 567 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/567 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 567 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 91,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,573.34/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.32

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