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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.82, 655.22 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.82, 655.22 and 112.19 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.82 : 655.22 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.82/655.22 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.82x = 655.22 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.82x = 73,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,506.14/436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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