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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 654.95 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 654.95 and 163.08 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 654.95 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/654.95 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 654.95 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 106,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,809.65/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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