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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 567.22 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 567.22 and 161.55 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 567.22 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/567.22 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 567.22 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 91,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,634.39/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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