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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 654.14 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 654.14 and 176.16 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 654.14 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/654.14 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 654.14 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 115,236.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,236.20/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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