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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 649.37 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 649.37 and 172.90 is: 259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 649.37 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/649.37 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 649.37 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 112,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,276.07/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.30

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