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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.66, 569.76 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.66, 569.76 and 163.36 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.66 : 569.76 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.66/569.76 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.66x = 569.76 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.66x = 93,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,075.99/379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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