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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.28, 655.47 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.28, 655.47 and 163.20 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.28 : 655.47 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.28/655.47 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.28x = 655.47 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.28x = 106,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,972.70/437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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