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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 655.66 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 655.66 and 177.12 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 655.66 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/655.66 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 655.66 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 116,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,130.50/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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