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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 656.08 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 656.08 and 163.47 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 656.08 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/656.08 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 656.08 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 107,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,252.37/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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