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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.17, 568.65 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.17, 568.65 and 105.29 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.17 : 568.65 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.17/568.65 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.17x = 568.65 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.17x = 59,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,873.16/379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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