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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.41, 656.12 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.41, 656.12 and 163.43 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.41 : 656.12 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.41/656.12 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.41x = 656.12 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.41x = 107,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,229.69/437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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