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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 655.14 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 655.14 and 112.12 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 655.14 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/655.14 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 655.14 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 73,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,451.02/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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