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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.85, 650.35 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.85, 650.35 and 173.78 is: 260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.85 : 650.35 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.85/650.35 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.85x = 650.35 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.85x = 113,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,017.82/433.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.50

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