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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.23, 569.08 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.23, 569.08 and 162.81 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.23 : 569.08 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.23/569.08 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.23x = 569.08 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.23x = 92,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,651.91/379.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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