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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.70, 437.55 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.70, 437.55 and 163.70 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.70 : 437.55 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.70/437.55 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.70x = 437.55 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.70x = 71,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,626.94/291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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