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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.42, 656.34 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.42, 656.34 and 177.61 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.42 : 656.34 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.42/656.34 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.42x = 656.34 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.42x = 116,569.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,569.27/437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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