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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.14, 653.76 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.14, 653.76 and 162.03 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.14 : 653.76 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.14/653.76 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.14x = 653.76 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.14x = 105,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,928.73/436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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