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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.74, 655.11 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.74, 655.11 and 112.11 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.74 : 655.11 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.74/655.11 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.74x = 655.11 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.74x = 73,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,444.38/436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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