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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.46 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.46 and 173.88 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.46 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.46 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.46 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 113,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,100.90/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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