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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.71, 655.09 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.71, 655.09 and 176.70 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.71 : 655.09 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.71/655.09 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.71x = 655.09 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.71x = 115,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,756.99/436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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