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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.98, 656.54 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.98, 656.54 and 164 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.98 : 656.54 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.98/656.54 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.98x = 656.54 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.98x = 107,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,672.56/437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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