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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.02, 651.28 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.02, 651.28 and 174.14 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.02 : 651.28 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.02/651.28 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.02x = 651.28 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.02x = 113,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,413.90/434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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