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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 655.78 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 655.78 and 163.50 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 655.78 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/655.78 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 655.78 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 107,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,220.03/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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