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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 655.70 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 655.70 and 177.20 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 655.70 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/655.70 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 655.70 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 116,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,189.15/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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