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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.65, 569.54 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.65, 569.54 and 163.22 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.65 : 569.54 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.65/569.54 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.65x = 569.54 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.65x = 92,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,960.32/379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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