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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.02, 566.97 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.02, 566.97 and 161.57 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.02 : 566.97 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.02/566.97 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.02x = 566.97 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.02x = 91,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,605.34/378.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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