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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 653.85 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 653.85 and 162.14 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 653.85 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/653.85 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 653.85 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 106,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,011.97/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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