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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.48 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.48 and 163.66 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.48 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.48 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.48 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 93,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,201.10/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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