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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.71, 569.60 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.71, 569.60 and 163.23 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.71 : 569.60 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.71/569.60 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.71x = 569.60 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.71x = 92,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,974.99/379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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