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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 656.96 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 656.96 and 164.15 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 656.96 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/656.96 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 656.96 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 107,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,835.88/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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