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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 654.80 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 654.80 and 162.45 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 654.80 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/654.80 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 654.80 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 106,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,371.45/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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