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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 655.54 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 655.54 and 163.24 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 655.54 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/655.54 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 655.54 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 107,008.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,008.30/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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