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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 654.96 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 654.96 and 162.74 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 654.96 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/654.96 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 654.96 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 106,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,586.96/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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