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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.66, 650.56 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.66, 650.56 and 173.66 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.66 : 650.56 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.66/650.56 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.66x = 650.56 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.66x = 112,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,976.25/433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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