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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 654.16 and 162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 654.16 and 162.13 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 654.16 = 162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/654.16 = 162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 654.16 × 162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 106,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,055.69/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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