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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 654.86 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 654.86 and 179.88 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 654.86 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/654.86 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 654.86 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 117,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,793.39/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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