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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.62, 568.23 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.62, 568.23 and 162.35 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.62 : 568.23 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.62/568.23 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.62x = 568.23 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.62x = 92,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,249.30/378.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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