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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 655.30 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 655.30 and 163.12 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 655.30 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/655.30 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 655.30 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 106,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,892.54/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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