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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 650.28 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 650.28 and 173.28 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 650.28 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/650.28 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 650.28 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 112,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,680.52/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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