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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 656.38 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 656.38 and 163.68 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 656.38 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/656.38 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 656.38 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 107,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,436.28/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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