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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.57, 655.77 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.57, 655.77 and 163.38 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.57 : 655.77 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.57/655.77 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.57x = 655.77 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.57x = 107,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,142.77/437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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