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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.33, 654.54 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.33, 654.54 and 176.32 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.33 : 654.54 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.33/654.54 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.33x = 654.54 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.33x = 115,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,408.49/436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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