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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 568.59 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 568.59 and 162.82 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 568.59 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/568.59 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 568.59 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 92,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,577.82/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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