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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 656.01 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 656.01 and 163.43 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 656.01 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/656.01 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 656.01 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 107,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,208.59/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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