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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 569.18 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 569.18 and 163.05 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 569.18 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/569.18 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 569.18 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 92,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,804.39/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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