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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.85 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.85 and 162.63 is: 244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.85 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.85 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.85 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 92,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,511.26/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.04

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