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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 656.04 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 656.04 and 163.44 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 656.04 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/656.04 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 656.04 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 107,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,223.18/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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