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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 654.19 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 654.19 and 162.15 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 654.19 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/654.19 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 654.19 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 106,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,076.91/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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