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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.98, 656.38 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.98, 656.38 and 163.79 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.98 : 656.38 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.98/656.38 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.98x = 656.38 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.98x = 107,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,508.48/437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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