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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.74, 568.11 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.74, 568.11 and 162.32 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.74 : 568.11 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.74/568.11 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.74x = 568.11 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.74x = 92,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,213.16/378.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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