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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.51, 656.20 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.51, 656.20 and 163.55 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.51 : 656.20 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.51/656.20 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.51x = 656.20 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.51x = 107,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,321.51/437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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