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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 652.80 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 652.80 and 178.50 is: 267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 652.80 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/652.80 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 652.80 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 116,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,524.80/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.87

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