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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 656.73 and 163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 656.73 and 163.78 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 656.73 = 163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/656.73 = 163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 656.73 × 163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 107,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,557.60/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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