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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 653.14 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 653.14 and 178.76 is: 268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 653.14 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/653.14 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 653.14 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 116,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,755.31/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.13

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