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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.93, 655.62 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.93, 655.62 and 163.10 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.93 : 655.62 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.93/655.62 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.93x = 655.62 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.93x = 106,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,931.62/436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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