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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 655.61 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 655.61 and 177.08 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 655.61 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/655.61 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 655.61 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 116,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,094.59/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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