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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.06, 568.75 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.06, 568.75 and 159.74 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.06 : 568.75 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.06/568.75 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.06x = 568.75 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.06x = 90,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,852.13/379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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