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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 569.74 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 569.74 and 163.42 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 569.74 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/569.74 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 569.74 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 93,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,106.91/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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