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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.57, 654.72 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.57, 654.72 and 176.76 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.57 : 654.72 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.57/654.72 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.57x = 654.72 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.57x = 115,728.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,728.31/436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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