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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 569.24 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 569.24 and 162.96 is: 244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 569.24 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/569.24 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 569.24 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 92,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,763.35/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.47

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