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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 655.40 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 655.40 and 162.87 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 655.40 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/655.40 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 655.40 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 106,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,740.91/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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