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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.83, 656.57 and 177.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.83, 656.57 and 177.65 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.83 : 656.57 = 177.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.83/656.57 = 177.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.83x = 656.57 × 177.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.83x = 116,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,639.47/437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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