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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.41, 649.71 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.41, 649.71 and 173.34 is: 259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.41 : 649.71 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.41/649.71 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.41x = 649.71 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.41x = 112,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,620.73/433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.85

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