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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 656.13 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 656.13 and 177.60 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 656.13 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/656.13 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 656.13 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 116,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,527.80/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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