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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.95, 655.16 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.95, 655.16 and 162.90 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.95 : 655.16 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.95/655.16 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.95x = 655.16 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.95x = 106,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,724.75/436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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