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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 569.12 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 569.12 and 163.06 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 569.12 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/569.12 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 569.12 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 92,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,800.71/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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