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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.48, 650.30 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.48, 650.30 and 177 is: 265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.48 : 650.30 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.48/650.30 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.48x = 650.30 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.48x = 115,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,103.10/433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.53

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