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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.48, 656.06 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.48, 656.06 and 177.42 is: 266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.48 : 656.06 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.48/656.06 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.48x = 656.06 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.48x = 116,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,398.17/437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.07

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