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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.27, 654.40 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.27, 654.40 and 111.63 is: 167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.27 : 654.40 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.27/654.40 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.27x = 654.40 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.27x = 73,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,050.67/436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.44

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