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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 654.66 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 654.66 and 180.36 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 654.66 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/654.66 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 654.66 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 118,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,074.48/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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