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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 654.70 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 654.70 and 180.04 is: 269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 654.70 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/654.70 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 654.70 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 117,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,872.19/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.93

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