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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 569.03 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 569.03 and 162.86 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 569.03 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/569.03 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 569.03 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 92,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,668.57/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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