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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 569.43 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 569.43 and 163.06 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 569.43 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/569.43 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 569.43 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 92,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,851.26/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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