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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 649.65 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.17, 649.65 and 173.09 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.17 : 649.65 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.17/649.65 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.17x = 649.65 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.17x = 112,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,447.92/433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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