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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.90, 655.22 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.90, 655.22 and 162.83 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.90 : 655.22 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.90/655.22 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.90x = 655.22 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.90x = 106,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,689.47/436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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