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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 655.80 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 655.80 and 180.62 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 655.80 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/655.80 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 655.80 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 118,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,450.60/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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