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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.64, 654.96 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.64, 654.96 and 162.86 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.64 : 654.96 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.64/654.96 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.64x = 654.96 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.64x = 106,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,667.35/436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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