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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 655.62 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 655.62 and 163.16 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 655.62 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/655.62 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 655.62 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 106,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,967.68/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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