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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 656.94 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 656.94 and 164.12 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 656.94 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/656.94 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 656.94 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 107,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,816.99/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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