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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.57, 656.17 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.57, 656.17 and 163.57 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.57 : 656.17 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.57/656.17 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.57x = 656.17 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.57x = 107,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,329.73/437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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