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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.30, 654.46 and 111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.30, 654.46 and 111.67 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.30 : 654.46 = 111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.30/654.46 = 111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.30x = 654.46 × 111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.30x = 73,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,083.55/436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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