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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.62 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.62 and 177.26 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.62 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.62 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.62 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 115,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,328.90/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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