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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.87, 650.54 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.87, 650.54 and 173.99 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.87 : 650.54 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.87/650.54 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.87x = 650.54 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.87x = 113,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,185.86/433.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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