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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.37, 656.33 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.37, 656.33 and 177.44 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.37 : 656.33 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.37/656.33 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.37x = 656.33 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.37x = 116,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,455.03/437.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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