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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 655.53 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 655.53 and 163.08 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 655.53 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/655.53 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 655.53 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 106,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,903.83/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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