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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 650.55 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 650.55 and 173.69 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 650.55 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/650.55 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 650.55 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 112,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,993.87/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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