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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.11, 649.56 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.11, 649.56 and 173.10 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.11 : 649.56 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.11/649.56 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.11x = 649.56 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.11x = 112,438.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,438.84/433.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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