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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 656.55 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 656.55 and 177.82 is: 266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 656.55 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/656.55 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 656.55 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 116,746.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,746.08/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.73

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