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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.95, 655.26 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.95, 655.26 and 176.81 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.95 : 655.26 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.95/655.26 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.95x = 655.26 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.95x = 115,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,852.36/436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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