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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.78, 568.43 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.78, 568.43 and 162.38 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.78 : 568.43 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.78/568.43 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.78x = 568.43 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.78x = 92,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,298.01/378.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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