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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.15, 568.82 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.15, 568.82 and 156.74 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.15 : 568.82 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.15/568.82 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.15x = 568.82 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.15x = 89,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,153.90/379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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