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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.96, 567.90 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.96, 567.90 and 162.72 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.96 : 567.90 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.96/567.90 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.96x = 567.90 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.96x = 92,408.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,408.69/378.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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