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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.31, 656.27 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.31, 656.27 and 180.81 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.31 : 656.27 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.31/656.27 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.31x = 656.27 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.31x = 118,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,660.18/437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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