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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.66, 568.17 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.66, 568.17 and 162.12 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.66 : 568.17 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.66/568.17 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.66x = 568.17 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.66x = 92,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,111.72/378.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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