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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.01, 568.52 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.01, 568.52 and 159.67 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.01 : 568.52 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.01/568.52 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.01x = 568.52 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.01x = 90,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,774.79/379.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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