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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.41, 656.13 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.41, 656.13 and 163.45 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.41 : 656.13 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.41/656.13 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.41x = 656.13 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.41x = 107,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,245.88/437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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