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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.36, 654.51 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.36, 654.51 and 111.71 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.36 : 654.51 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.36/654.51 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.36x = 654.51 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.36x = 73,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,112.04/436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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