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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 569.20 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 569.20 and 163.34 is: 244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 569.20 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/569.20 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 569.20 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 92,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,973.13/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.92

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