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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 654.32 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 654.32 and 176.18 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 654.32 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/654.32 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 654.32 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 115,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,277.66/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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