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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 653.85 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 653.85 and 162.12 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 653.85 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/653.85 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 653.85 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 106,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,002.16/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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