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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 654.53 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 654.53 and 176.48 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 654.53 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/654.53 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 654.53 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 115,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,507.30/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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