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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.92, 567.98 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.92, 567.98 and 162.66 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.92 : 567.98 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.92/567.98 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.92x = 567.98 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.92x = 92,387.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,387.63/378.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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