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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 655.37 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 655.37 and 173.62 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 655.37 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/655.37 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 655.37 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 113,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,785.34/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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