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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 656.20 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 656.20 and 181.04 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 656.20 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/656.20 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 656.20 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 118,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,798.45/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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