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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.67, 650.40 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.67, 650.40 and 173.59 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.67 : 650.40 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.67/650.40 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.67x = 650.40 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.67x = 112,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,902.94/433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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