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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.76 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.76 and 173.96 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.76 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.76 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.76 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 113,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,206.21/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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