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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.59, 656.51 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.59, 656.51 and 163.69 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.59 : 656.51 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.59/656.51 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.59x = 656.51 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.59x = 107,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,461.66/437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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