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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 656.69 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 656.69 and 163.91 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 656.69 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/656.69 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 656.69 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 107,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,633.95/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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