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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.08 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.08 and 176.96 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.08 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.08 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.08 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 115,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,038.16/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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