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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.48, 654.58 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.48, 654.58 and 162.44 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.48 : 654.58 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.48/654.58 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.48x = 654.58 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.48x = 106,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,329.98/436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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