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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.16, 566.96 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.16, 566.96 and 161.60 is: 242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.16 : 566.96 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.16/566.96 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.16x = 566.96 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.16x = 91,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,620.74/378.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.28

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