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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 656.10 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 656.10 and 163.55 is: 245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 656.10 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/656.10 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 656.10 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 107,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,306.80/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.37

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