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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.23, 655.94 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.23, 655.94 and 163.32 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.23 : 655.94 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.23/655.94 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.23x = 655.94 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.23x = 107,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,128.12/437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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