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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.42, 569.36 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.42, 569.36 and 163.01 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.42 : 569.36 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.42/569.36 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.42x = 569.36 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.42x = 92,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,813.20/379.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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