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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.76, 649.12 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.76, 649.12 and 176.26 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.76 : 649.12 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.76/649.12 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.76x = 649.12 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.76x = 114,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,413.89/432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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