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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.93, 653.90 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.93, 653.90 and 179.25 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.93 : 653.90 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.93/653.90 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.93x = 653.90 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.93x = 117,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,211.58/435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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