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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.14, 655.71 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.14, 655.71 and 163.36 is: 245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.14 : 655.71 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.14/655.71 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.14x = 655.71 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.14x = 107,116.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,116.79/437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.04

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