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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 649.97 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 649.97 and 173.27 is: 260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 649.97 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/649.97 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 649.97 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 112,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,616.19/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.00

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