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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 654.98 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 654.98 and 177.12 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 654.98 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/654.98 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 654.98 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 116,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,010.06/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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