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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 654.38 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 654.38 and 162.35 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 654.38 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/654.38 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 654.38 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 106,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,241.25/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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