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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.09, 653.96 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.09, 653.96 and 176.00 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.09 : 653.96 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.09/653.96 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.09x = 653.96 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.09x = 115,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,093.69/436.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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