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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.74, 656.84 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.74, 656.84 and 164.02 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.74 : 656.84 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.74/656.84 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.74x = 656.84 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.74x = 107,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,734.90/437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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