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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 655.04 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 655.04 and 176.74 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 655.04 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/655.04 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 655.04 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 115,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,770.57/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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