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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.97, 568.25 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.97, 568.25 and 162.43 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.97 : 568.25 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.97/568.25 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.97x = 568.25 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.97x = 92,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,298.61/378.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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