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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.83, 655.22 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.83, 655.22 and 162.92 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.83 : 655.22 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.83/655.22 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.83x = 655.22 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.83x = 106,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,746.80/436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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