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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.06, 654.02 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.06, 654.02 and 179.50 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.06 : 654.02 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.06/654.02 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.06x = 654.02 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.06x = 117,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,396.59/436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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