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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 657.09 and 177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 657.09 and 177.98 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 657.09 = 177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/657.09 = 177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 657.09 × 177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 116,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,945.59/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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