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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.65, 654.79 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.65, 654.79 and 162.96 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.65 : 654.79 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.65/654.79 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.65x = 654.79 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.65x = 106,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,700.49/436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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