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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 650.31 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 650.31 and 173.48 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 650.31 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/650.31 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 650.31 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 112,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,812.85/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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