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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 656.06 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 656.06 and 163.53 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 656.06 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/656.06 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 656.06 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 107,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,284.67/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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