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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.09, 653.84 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.09, 653.84 and 162.03 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.09 : 653.84 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.09/653.84 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.09x = 653.84 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.09x = 105,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,941.70/436.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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