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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.66, 569.38 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.66, 569.38 and 163.19 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.66 : 569.38 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.66/569.38 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.66x = 569.38 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.66x = 92,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,916.31/379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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