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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.66, 569.06 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.66, 569.06 and 163.12 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.66 : 569.06 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.66/569.06 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.66x = 569.06 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.66x = 92,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,825.07/379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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