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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.91, 655.02 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.91, 655.02 and 162.99 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.91 : 655.02 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.91/655.02 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.91x = 655.02 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.91x = 106,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,761.71/436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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