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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.57, 655.98 and 163.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.57, 655.98 and 163.61 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.57 : 655.98 = 163.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.57/655.98 = 163.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.57x = 655.98 × 163.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.57x = 107,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,324.89/437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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