Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 654 and 162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 436, 654 and 162 is: 243
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436 : 654 = 162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436/654 = 162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436x = 654 × 162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436x = 105,948 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,948/436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243
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