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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.39 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.39 and 170.15 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.39 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.39 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.39 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 110,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,659.76/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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