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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 654.98 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 654.98 and 162.81 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 654.98 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/654.98 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 654.98 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 106,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,635.78/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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