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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 651.12 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 651.12 and 177.44 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 651.12 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/651.12 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 651.12 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 115,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,534.73/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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