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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 656.29 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 656.29 and 163.60 is: 245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 656.29 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/656.29 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 656.29 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 107,369.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,369.04/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.37

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