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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.04, 652.55 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.04, 652.55 and 178.54 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.04 : 652.55 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.04/652.55 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.04x = 652.55 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.04x = 116,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,502.12/435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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