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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 568.84 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 568.84 and 162.66 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 568.84 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/568.84 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 568.84 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 92,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,527.51/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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