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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.81, 654.79 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.81, 654.79 and 162.71 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.81 : 654.79 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.81/654.79 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.81x = 654.79 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.81x = 106,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,540.88/436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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