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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 655.61 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 655.61 and 163.17 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 655.61 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/655.61 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 655.61 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 106,975.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,975.07/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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