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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.75, 568.14 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.75, 568.14 and 162.33 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.75 : 568.14 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.75/568.14 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.75x = 568.14 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.75x = 92,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,226.17/378.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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