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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.65, 655.04 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.65, 655.04 and 162.71 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.65 : 655.04 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.65/655.04 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.65x = 655.04 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.65x = 106,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,581.56/436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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