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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 656.28 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 656.28 and 163.72 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 656.28 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/656.28 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 656.28 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 107,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,446.16/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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