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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.35, 650.04 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.35, 650.04 and 173.28 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.35 : 650.04 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.35/650.04 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.35x = 650.04 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.35x = 112,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,638.93/433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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