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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.60, 654.92 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.60, 654.92 and 111.96 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.60 : 654.92 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.60/654.92 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.60x = 654.92 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.60x = 73,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,324.84/436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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