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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 657.27 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 657.27 and 164.30 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 657.27 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/657.27 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 657.27 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 107,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,989.46/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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