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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.23, 655.41 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.23, 655.41 and 163.24 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.23 : 655.41 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.23/655.41 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.23x = 655.41 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.23x = 106,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,989.13/437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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