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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 656.36 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 656.36 and 177.80 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 656.36 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/656.36 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 656.36 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 116,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,700.81/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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