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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 654.82 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 654.82 and 162.76 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 654.82 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/654.82 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 654.82 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 106,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,578.50/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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