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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.94, 568.50 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.94, 568.50 and 162.46 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.94 : 568.50 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.94/568.50 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.94x = 568.50 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.94x = 92,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,358.51/378.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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