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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.56, 654.82 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.56, 654.82 and 176.50 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.56 : 654.82 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.56/654.82 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.56x = 654.82 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.56x = 115,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,575.73/436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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