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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 654.38 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 654.38 and 179.76 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 654.38 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/654.38 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 654.38 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 117,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,631.35/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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