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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.98, 657.23 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.98, 657.23 and 177.96 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.98 : 657.23 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.98/657.23 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.98x = 657.23 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.98x = 116,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,960.84/437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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