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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 569.60 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 569.60 and 163.26 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 569.60 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/569.60 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 569.60 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 92,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,992.90/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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