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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.18, 655.86 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.18, 655.86 and 163.28 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.18 : 655.86 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.18/655.86 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.18x = 655.86 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.18x = 107,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,088.82/437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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