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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.49, 654.78 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.49, 654.78 and 162.51 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.49 : 654.78 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.49/654.78 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.49x = 654.78 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.49x = 106,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,406.45/436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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