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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.91, 570.15 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.91, 570.15 and 163.64 is: 245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.91 : 570.15 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.91/570.15 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.91x = 570.15 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.91x = 93,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,299.35/379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.58

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