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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 649.77 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 649.77 and 173.34 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 649.77 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/649.77 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 649.77 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 112,631.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,631.13/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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