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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 654.28 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 654.28 and 162.27 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 654.28 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/654.28 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 654.28 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 106,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,170.02/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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