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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.57, 655.97 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.57, 655.97 and 177.29 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.57 : 655.97 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.57/655.97 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.57x = 655.97 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.57x = 116,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,294.08/437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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