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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.73, 650.87 and 177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.73, 650.87 and 177.23 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.73 : 650.87 = 177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.73/650.87 = 177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.73x = 650.87 × 177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.73x = 115,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,355.10/433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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