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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.12, 649.80 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.12, 649.80 and 176.80 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.12 : 649.80 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.12/649.80 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.12x = 649.80 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.12x = 114,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,884.64/433.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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