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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 655.89 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 655.89 and 159.66 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 655.89 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/655.89 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 655.89 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 104,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,719.40/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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