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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 654.40 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 654.40 and 176.20 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 654.40 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/654.40 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 654.40 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 115,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,305.28/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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