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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.71, 656.17 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.71, 656.17 and 174.14 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.71 : 656.17 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.71/656.17 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.71x = 656.17 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.71x = 114,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,265.44/437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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