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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.95, 656.93 and 160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.95, 656.93 and 160.33 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.95 : 656.93 = 160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.95/656.93 = 160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.95x = 656.93 × 160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.95x = 105,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,323.54/437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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