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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.78, 656.49 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.78, 656.49 and 177.74 is: 266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.78 : 656.49 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.78/656.49 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.78x = 656.49 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.78x = 116,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,681.25/437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.53

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