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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.49, 654.73 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.49, 654.73 and 111.88 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.49 : 654.73 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.49/654.73 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.49x = 654.73 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.49x = 73,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,251.19/436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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