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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.13, 655.95 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.13, 655.95 and 177.15 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.13 : 655.95 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.13/655.95 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.13x = 655.95 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.13x = 116,204.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,204.67/437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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