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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 650.91 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 650.91 and 177.62 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 650.91 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/650.91 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 650.91 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 115,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,614.63/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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