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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.97, 649.41 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.97, 649.41 and 173.08 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.97 : 649.41 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.97/649.41 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.97x = 649.41 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.97x = 112,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,399.88/432.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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