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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 655.57 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 655.57 and 163.32 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 655.57 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/655.57 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 655.57 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 107,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,070.35/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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