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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 655.79 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 655.79 and 177.16 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 655.79 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/655.79 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 655.79 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 116,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,178.87/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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