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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.75, 655.14 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.75, 655.14 and 159.16 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 655.14 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/655.14 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 655.14 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 104,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,272.08/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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