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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 655.44 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 655.44 and 112.38 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 655.44 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/655.44 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 655.44 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 73,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,658.35/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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