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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 655.80 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 655.80 and 180.80 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 655.80 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/655.80 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 655.80 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 118,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,568.64/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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