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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.71, 656.50 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.71, 656.50 and 177.85 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.71 : 656.50 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.71/656.50 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.71x = 656.50 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.71x = 116,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,758.53/437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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