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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 648.36 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 648.36 and 175.56 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 648.36 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/648.36 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 648.36 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 113,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,826.08/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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