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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.75, 655.14 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.75, 655.14 and 180.43 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 655.14 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/655.14 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 655.14 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 118,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,206.91/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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