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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 568.56 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 568.56 and 162.74 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 568.56 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/568.56 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 568.56 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 92,527.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,527.45/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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