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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 654.76 and 162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 654.76 and 162.67 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 654.76 = 162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/654.76 = 162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 654.76 × 162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 106,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,509.81/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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