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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.35, 649.91 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.35, 649.91 and 173.34 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.35 : 649.91 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.35/649.91 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.35x = 649.91 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.35x = 112,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,654.53/433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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