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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.78, 655.17 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.78, 655.17 and 162.87 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.78 : 655.17 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.78/655.17 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.78x = 655.17 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.78x = 106,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,704.26/436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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