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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 655.10 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 655.10 and 162.75 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 655.10 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/655.10 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 655.10 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 106,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,617.53/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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