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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 655.54 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 655.54 and 177.03 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 655.54 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/655.54 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 655.54 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 116,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,050.31/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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