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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.36, 654.33 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.36, 654.33 and 176.25 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.36 : 654.33 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.36/654.33 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.36x = 654.33 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.36x = 115,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,325.66/436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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