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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 655.34 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 655.34 and 159.26 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 655.34 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/655.34 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 655.34 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 104,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,369.45/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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