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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 568.74 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 568.74 and 159.78 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 568.74 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/568.74 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 568.74 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 90,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,873.28/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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