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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 569.36 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 569.36 and 163.11 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 569.36 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/569.36 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 569.36 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 92,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,867.49/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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