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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 655.44 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 655.44 and 163.12 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 655.44 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/655.44 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 655.44 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 106,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,915.37/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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