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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 650.55 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 650.55 and 173.77 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 650.55 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/650.55 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 650.55 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 113,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,046.07/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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