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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.09, 654.10 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.09, 654.10 and 162.22 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.09 : 654.10 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.09/654.10 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.09x = 654.10 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.09x = 106,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,108.10/436.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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