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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.38, 656.36 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.38, 656.36 and 180.88 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.38 : 656.36 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.38/656.36 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.38x = 656.36 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.38x = 118,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,722.40/437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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