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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.99, 568.47 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.99, 568.47 and 162.51 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.99 : 568.47 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.99/568.47 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.99x = 568.47 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.99x = 92,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,382.06/378.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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