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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.57, 654.97 and 162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.57, 654.97 and 162.67 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.57 : 654.97 = 162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.57/654.97 = 162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.57x = 654.97 × 162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.57x = 106,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,543.16/436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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