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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.53, 657.68 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.53, 657.68 and 174.94 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.53 : 657.68 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.53/657.68 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.53x = 657.68 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.53x = 115,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,054.54/438.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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