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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.41, 650.04 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.41, 650.04 and 173.24 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.41 : 650.04 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.41/650.04 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.41x = 650.04 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.41x = 112,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,612.93/433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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