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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 570.17 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 570.17 and 163.50 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 570.17 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/570.17 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 570.17 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 93,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,221.98/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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