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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.83, 653.73 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.83, 653.73 and 111.21 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.83 : 653.73 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.83/653.73 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.83x = 653.73 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.83x = 72,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,701.31/435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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