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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.75, 654.89 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.75, 654.89 and 162.61 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 654.89 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/654.89 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 654.89 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 106,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,492.06/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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