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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 653.91 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 653.91 and 179.50 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 653.91 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/653.91 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 653.91 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 117,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,376.85/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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