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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 654.90 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 654.90 and 111.98 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 654.90 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/654.90 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 654.90 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 73,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,335.70/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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