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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.75, 653.62 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.75, 653.62 and 111.12 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.75 : 653.62 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.75/653.62 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.75x = 653.62 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.75x = 72,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,631.41/435.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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