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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.70, 654.63 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.70, 654.63 and 162.72 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.70 : 654.63 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.70/654.63 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.70x = 654.63 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.70x = 106,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,521.39/436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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