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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 654.74 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 654.74 and 162.70 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 654.74 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/654.74 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 654.74 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 106,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,524.36/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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