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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.91, 656.73 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.91, 656.73 and 160.21 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 656.73 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/656.73 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 656.73 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 105,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,214.71/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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