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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.80 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.80 and 163.08 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.80 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.80 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.80 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 92,759.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,759.90/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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