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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 566.97 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 566.97 and 161.43 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 566.97 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/566.97 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 566.97 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 91,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,525.97/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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