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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.48, 656.12 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.48, 656.12 and 177.66 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.48 : 656.12 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.48/656.12 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.48x = 656.12 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.48x = 116,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,566.28/437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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