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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 650.61 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 650.61 and 173.70 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 650.61 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/650.61 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 650.61 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 113,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,010.96/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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