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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.59, 656.41 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.59, 656.41 and 177.55 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.59 : 656.41 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.59/656.41 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.59x = 656.41 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.59x = 116,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,545.97/437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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