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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 657.02 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 657.02 and 163.92 is: 245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 657.02 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/657.02 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 657.02 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 107,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,697.90/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.98

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