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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 656.33 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 656.33 and 163.76 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 656.33 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/656.33 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 656.33 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 107,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,476.50/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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