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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.51, 569.17 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.51, 569.17 and 105.62 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.51 : 569.17 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.51/569.17 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.51x = 569.17 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.51x = 60,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,116.89/379.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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