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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.95, 655.41 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.95, 655.41 and 112.31 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.95 : 655.41 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.95/655.41 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.95x = 655.41 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.95x = 73,609.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,609.38/436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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