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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.67, 567.96 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.67, 567.96 and 162.07 is: 243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.67 : 567.96 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.67/567.96 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.67x = 567.96 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.67x = 92,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,049.28/378.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.09

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