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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.89, 568.24 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.89, 568.24 and 162.42 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.89 : 568.24 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.89/568.24 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.89x = 568.24 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.89x = 92,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,294.66/378.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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