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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 656.03 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 656.03 and 177.64 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 656.03 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/656.03 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 656.03 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 116,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,539.66/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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