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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 568.76 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 568.76 and 162.76 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 568.76 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/568.76 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 568.76 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 92,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,571.38/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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