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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.05, 568.68 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.05, 568.68 and 162.57 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.05 : 568.68 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.05/568.68 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.05x = 568.68 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.05x = 92,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,450.31/379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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