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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 653.52 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 653.52 and 179.12 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 653.52 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/653.52 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 653.52 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 117,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,058.50/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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