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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 569.70 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 569.70 and 163.32 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 569.70 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/569.70 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 569.70 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 93,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,043.40/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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