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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 653.96 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 653.96 and 179.42 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 653.96 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/653.96 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 653.96 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 117,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,333.50/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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