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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.78, 649.33 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.78, 649.33 and 169.26 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.78 : 649.33 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.78/649.33 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.78x = 649.33 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.78x = 109,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,902.74/432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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