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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.81, 568.35 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.81, 568.35 and 162.36 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.81 : 568.35 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.81/568.35 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.81x = 568.35 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.81x = 92,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,277.31/378.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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