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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 655.41 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 655.41 and 180.30 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 655.41 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/655.41 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 655.41 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 118,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,170.42/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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