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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.99, 655.38 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.99, 655.38 and 163.21 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.99 : 655.38 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.99/655.38 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.99x = 655.38 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.99x = 106,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,964.57/436.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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