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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.64, 654.87 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.64, 654.87 and 162.68 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.64 : 654.87 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.64/654.87 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.64x = 654.87 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.64x = 106,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,534.25/436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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