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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 655.55 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 655.55 and 163.08 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 655.55 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/655.55 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 655.55 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 106,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,907.50/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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