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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 567.06 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 567.06 and 161.43 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 567.06 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/567.06 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 567.06 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 91,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,540.50/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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