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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.91, 568.50 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.91, 568.50 and 162.51 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.91 : 568.50 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.91/568.50 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.91x = 568.50 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.91x = 92,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,386.94/378.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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