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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.13, 655.95 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.13, 655.95 and 163.41 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.13 : 655.95 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.13/655.95 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.13x = 655.95 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.13x = 107,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,188.79/437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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