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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 656.84 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 656.84 and 163.95 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 656.84 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/656.84 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 656.84 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 107,688.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,688.92/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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