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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.26, 655.88 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.26, 655.88 and 163.35 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.26 : 655.88 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.26/655.88 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.26x = 655.88 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.26x = 107,138.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,138.00/437.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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