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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 653.74 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 653.74 and 179.26 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 653.74 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/653.74 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 653.74 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 117,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,189.43/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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