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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.91, 650.79 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.91, 650.79 and 173.75 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.91 : 650.79 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.91/650.79 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.91x = 650.79 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.91x = 113,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,071.51/433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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