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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 569.79 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 569.79 and 163.44 is: 245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 569.79 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/569.79 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 569.79 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 93,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,126.48/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.08

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