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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.43, 567.34 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.43, 567.34 and 162.16 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.43 : 567.34 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.43/567.34 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.43x = 567.34 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.43x = 91,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,998.03/378.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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