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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.46, 569.46 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.46, 569.46 and 163.20 is: 244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.46 : 569.46 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.46/569.46 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.46x = 569.46 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.46x = 92,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,935.87/379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.92

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