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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.87, 569.75 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.87, 569.75 and 163.42 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.87 : 569.75 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.87/569.75 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.87x = 569.75 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.87x = 93,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,107.53/379.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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