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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 569.75 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 569.75 and 163.29 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 569.75 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/569.75 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 569.75 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 93,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,034.48/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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