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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.97, 569.65 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.97, 569.65 and 163.70 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.97 : 569.65 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.97/569.65 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.97x = 569.65 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.97x = 93,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,250.58/379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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