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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 570.11 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 570.11 and 163.49 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 570.11 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/570.11 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 570.11 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 93,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,203.62/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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