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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 655.89 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 655.89 and 177.31 is: 265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 655.89 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/655.89 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 655.89 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 116,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,294.22/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.93

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