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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 656.36 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 656.36 and 163.65 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 656.36 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/656.36 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 656.36 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 107,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,413.31/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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