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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 655.18 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 655.18 and 112.16 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 655.18 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/655.18 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 655.18 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 73,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,484.99/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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