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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 653.82 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 653.82 and 162.07 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 653.82 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/653.82 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 653.82 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 105,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,962.37/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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