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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 656.45 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 656.45 and 177.93 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 656.45 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/656.45 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 656.45 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 116,801.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,801.93/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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