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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 568.50 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 568.50 and 162.64 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 568.50 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/568.50 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 568.50 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 92,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,460.84/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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