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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 655.45 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 655.45 and 112.34 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 655.45 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/655.45 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 655.45 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 73,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,629.69/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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