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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.11, 654.16 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.11, 654.16 and 161.88 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.11 : 654.16 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.11/654.16 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.11x = 654.16 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.11x = 105,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,891.75/436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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