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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 656.04 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 656.04 and 163.48 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 656.04 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/656.04 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 656.04 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 107,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,249.42/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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