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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 568.04 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 568.04 and 159.56 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 568.04 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/568.04 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 568.04 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 90,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,634.02/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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