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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 656.72 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 656.72 and 163.92 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 656.72 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/656.72 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 656.72 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 107,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,649.54/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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