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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 654.44 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 654.44 and 162.44 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 654.44 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/654.44 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 654.44 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 106,307.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,307.23/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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