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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 650.16 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 650.16 and 173.74 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 650.16 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/650.16 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 650.16 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 112,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,958.80/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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