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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 569.48 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 569.48 and 163.28 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 569.48 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/569.48 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 569.48 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 92,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,982.26/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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