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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.21, 655.63 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.21, 655.63 and 177.27 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.21 : 655.63 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.21/655.63 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.21x = 655.63 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.21x = 116,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,220.63/437.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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