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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.74, 656.59 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.74, 656.59 and 163.81 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.74 : 656.59 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.74/656.59 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.74x = 656.59 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.74x = 107,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,557.03/437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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