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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.39, 649.72 and 173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.39, 649.72 and 173.23 is: 259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.39 : 649.72 = 173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.39/649.72 = 173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.39x = 649.72 × 173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.39x = 112,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,546.88/433.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.69

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