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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 654.15 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 654.15 and 111.45 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 654.15 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/654.15 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 654.15 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 72,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,905.74/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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