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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.10, 568.71 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.10, 568.71 and 162.83 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.10 : 568.71 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.10/568.71 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.10x = 568.71 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.10x = 92,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,600.21/379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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