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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 655.04 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 655.04 and 162.79 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 655.04 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/655.04 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 655.04 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 106,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,633.96/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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