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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 656.63 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 656.63 and 177.54 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 656.63 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/656.63 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 656.63 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 116,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,573.92/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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