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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 568.83 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 568.83 and 162.75 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 568.83 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/568.83 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 568.83 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 92,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,577.08/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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