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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 656.27 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 656.27 and 163.54 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 656.27 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/656.27 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 656.27 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 107,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,326.40/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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