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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.91, 650.38 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.91, 650.38 and 173.84 is: 260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.91 : 650.38 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.91/650.38 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.91x = 650.38 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.91x = 113,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,061.19/433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.57

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