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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.62, 648.94 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.62, 648.94 and 176.12 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.62 : 648.94 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.62/648.94 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.62x = 648.94 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.62x = 114,291.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,291.31/432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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