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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 656.46 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 656.46 and 163.74 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 656.46 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/656.46 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 656.46 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 107,488.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,488.76/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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