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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 655.85 and 177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 655.85 and 177.43 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 655.85 = 177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/655.85 = 177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 655.85 × 177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 116,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,368.35/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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