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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.09, 655.57 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.09, 655.57 and 177.22 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.09 : 655.57 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.09/655.57 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.09x = 655.57 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.09x = 116,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,178.70/437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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