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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.23, 654.44 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.23, 654.44 and 162.32 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.23 : 654.44 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.23/654.44 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.23x = 654.44 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.23x = 106,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,224.62/436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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