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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 655.55 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 655.55 and 163.05 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 655.55 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/655.55 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 655.55 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 106,886.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,886.61/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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