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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.43, 655.97 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.43, 655.97 and 177.48 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.43 : 655.97 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.43/655.97 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.43x = 655.97 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.43x = 116,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,420.67/437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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