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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.93, 657.12 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.93, 657.12 and 164.10 is: 246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.93 : 657.12 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.93/657.12 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.93x = 657.12 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.93x = 107,833.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,833.39/437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.23

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