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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 656.72 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 656.72 and 177.63 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 656.72 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/656.72 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 656.72 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 116,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,653.17/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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