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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.89, 655.45 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.89, 655.45 and 162.98 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.89 : 655.45 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.89/655.45 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.89x = 655.45 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.89x = 106,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,828.16/436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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