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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 655.80 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 655.80 and 163.30 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 655.80 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/655.80 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 655.80 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 107,092.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,092.14/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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