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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 653.98 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 653.98 and 162.12 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 653.98 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/653.98 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 653.98 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 106,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,023.24/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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