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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 569.39 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 569.39 and 163.13 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 569.39 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/569.39 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 569.39 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 92,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,880.93/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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