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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 568.62 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 568.62 and 163.08 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 568.62 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/568.62 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 568.62 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 92,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,730.55/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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