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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 656.53 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 656.53 and 181.13 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 656.53 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/656.53 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 656.53 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 118,913.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,913.54/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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