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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 657.06 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 657.06 and 164.19 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 657.06 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/657.06 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 657.06 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 107,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,882.68/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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