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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 654.51 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 654.51 and 162.46 is: 243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 654.51 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/654.51 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 654.51 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 106,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,328.42/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.63

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