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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 570 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 570 and 163.46 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 570 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/570 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 570 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 93,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,172.20/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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