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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.65, 654.98 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.65, 654.98 and 112.01 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.65 : 654.98 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.65/654.98 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.65x = 654.98 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.65x = 73,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,365.39/436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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