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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 656.22 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 656.22 and 177.66 is: 266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 656.22 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/656.22 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 656.22 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 116,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,583.71/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.47

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