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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.93, 650.90 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.93, 650.90 and 173.91 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.93 : 650.90 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.93/650.90 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.93x = 650.90 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.93x = 113,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,198.02/433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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