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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 569.34 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 569.34 and 163.14 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 569.34 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/569.34 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 569.34 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 92,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,882.13/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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