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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 654.07 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 654.07 and 176.16 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 654.07 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/654.07 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 654.07 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 115,220.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,220.97/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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