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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.81, 655.04 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.81, 655.04 and 162.84 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.81 : 655.04 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.81/655.04 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.81x = 655.04 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.81x = 106,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,664.66/436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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