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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 655.24 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 655.24 and 163.04 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 655.24 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/655.24 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 655.24 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 106,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,830.33/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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