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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 655.22 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 655.22 and 176.63 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 655.22 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/655.22 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 655.22 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 115,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,727.35/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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