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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.31, 655.97 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.31, 655.97 and 163.40 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.31 : 655.97 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.31/655.97 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.31x = 655.97 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.31x = 107,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,181.40/437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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